Spanish Royal Visits St. Bernard to Highlight Historical Connection
Queen So. a of Spain greets Charles Cassar and Dr. Katherine Lemoine during her visit to St. Bernard on September 27. The visit was part of the Louisiana America 250 Commission's commemoration of Spain's connection to the parish. Photo Credit: St. Bernard Parish School Board
In a first-of-its-kind event for St. Bernard Parish, a member of the Spanish Royal Family visited Chalmette to highlight the parish’s deep historical roots tied to the European country.
On Sunday, September 27, Queen Sofia of Spain—the mother of the current King of Spain, Felipe VI—and her delegation traveled to the Chalmette High School Cultural Arts Building as part of the Louisiana America 250 C…
